Episode 148: Weaponized Interdependence in a Changing International System
From The Zeitgeist by American-German Institute
June 3, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
The episode discusses how the United States has leveraged strategic networks and dependencies in its foreign policy amidst a changing international landscape.
The United States has exploited strategic networks and dependencies to its advantage in foreign policy. As the international system has transformed, more countries seek to play at the game of …
Topics covered
- foreign policy
- international relations
- strategic networks
- global dependencies
- power dynamics
Keywords
- weaponized interdependence
- foreign policy
- international system
- strategic networks
- global politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United States
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